B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Biology Concentration
Academic Advisor: David Fisher
B.S. in Forensic Science (120 credits)
Forensic Science is the application of STEM to legal matters. The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science requires foundational coursework in mathematics and the natural sciences. In addition, students complete the program’s forensic science core, which is designed to equip students with a background in forensic science core concepts, evidence collection, technical analysis, data interpretation, and professional regulatory practices. Students complete upper-level courses in one of the program’s four concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry, crime scene investigation (CSI), or digital forensics. (*Students should be aware that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment in this field.)
B.S. in Forensic Science: Forensic Biology Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| CHEM 125 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 125A | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 111 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111A | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CHEM 126 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 126A | Gen Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 121A | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| BIOL 200 | Concepts in Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 243 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| FRSC 201 | Intro to Forensic Science | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Computing GER | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| BIOL 201 | Foundations of Biology: Cell & Molecular Biology Lecture | 3 |
| BIOL 202 | Foundations of Biology: Cell & Molecular Biology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 244 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 244A | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| FRSC 307 | Crime Scene Investigation & Lab | 4 |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| BIOL 205 | Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lecture | 3 |
| BIOL 206 | Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 222 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| FRSC 359 | Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab | 4 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| BIOL 340 | Mammalian Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 221 | Analytical Chemical Methods | 2 |
| CHEM 473 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| HIST 320 | Law and Evidence | 3 |
| BIOL 356 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| BIOL 352 | Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM 475 | Biochemistry Lab I | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective I | 3 | |
| 300 or 400 level Forensics Elective II | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| FRSC 479 | Forensic Biology & Lab | 4 |
| FRSC 480 | Forensic Microscopy & Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Co-op Work Experience | ||
| Research & Indep Study I | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
